Aleutians East County Bridge Report Card
Aleutians East County scores 36 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Aleutians East County, Alaska
Aleutians East County has 16 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 18.8% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 235 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Aleutians East County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 36/100 (F). The county has 16 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 235 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 18.8% | 37.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.0% of measured traffic | 14.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.2% | 12.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 26 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,238 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 18.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 26 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 235 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Aleutians East County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1998 |
| Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1995 |
| Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| Irr:kng Cove Hbr over King Cove Lagoon | High traffic | Fair | 150 | 2002 |
| King Cove Access over Delta Creek Tributary | High traffic | Fair | 150 | 2006 |
| King Cove Access over Delta Creek | High traffic | Fair | 150 | 2006 |
| Rams Creek Road over Rams Creek | High traffic | Good | 150 | 2009 |
| King Cove Access over Barney Creek | High traffic | Fair | 100 | 2006 |
| Marine HWY Route over Sand Point City Dock II | High traffic | Good | 100 | 2019 |
| Irr:airfield Road over Round Top Valley Creek | High traffic | Fair | 82 | 1989 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.